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What we know (and still don't) about Canada's 'associate membership'

The idea of making Canada the European Union's first "associate member" has caused a furore. Here's what we know and still don't know.

Euronews · Sep 19

Carney says Canada is ‘strong’ as US borrowing costs rise and Europe ties deepen

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has returned from Europe and cast Canada as moving quickly beyond its historic reliance on the United States

The Independent UK · Sep 18

‘Hamptons of Canada, heaven on Earth': Shark Tank star Robert Herjavec and Dancing with the Stars pro Kym Johnson open doors to their stunning Muskoka home

Robert Herjavec and Kym Johnson-Herjavec gave a tour of their Muskoka, Canada, home, which features a main house, boathouse, guest house and detached gym. Robert Herjavec said many people call his stunning home 'Hamptons of Canada' and 'heaven on earth'. One of the couple’s favorite spaces is the open kitchen…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

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Tiny French outpost off Canada the unlikely stage for new transatlantic courtship

A tiny piece of France just off Canada’s Atlantic coast will become the setting for a much bigger geopolitical story on Sunday, when President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. The meeting brings Canada’s push for closer ties with Europe to a territory that…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18

Are Interest Rates and Seasonality Pushing Lumber Futures Prices Lower?

Lumber prices have declined since reaching a 2026 high of $664 per 1,000 board feet in July 2026. Now more than $100 lower in September, lumber prices are unlikely to rebound until 2027.

Barchart · Sep 18

Mark Carney: a master of statecraft in an era short of great orators

For the past decade, global diplomacy has been dictated by one man’s social media musings. Since Donald Trump first glided into the Trump Tower atrium on his golden escalator, he – and what he has to say – has been the story, throwing red meat to the media and shaping…

The Conversation · Sep 18

‘Bad intentions’: As EU considers making Canada an associate member to combat US trade tensions, Trump responds with threats

“We are pursuing resilience.”

We Got This Covered · Sep 18

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What might Canada’s EU ‘associate membership’ look like, and is it even a possibility?

In a speech to the European Parliament, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney declared that “Europe and Canada are stronger together”. He also backed an offer made by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, one day earlier for Canada to become the first “associate member” of the…

The Conversation · Sep 18

Canada seeks to join €90bn support loan for Ukraine, Brussels confirms

Canada's inclusion will allow Ukraine to buy weapons from Canadian defence companies and bypass the "Made in Europe" requirements. In turn, Ottawa will have to pay a proportional share of the annual interest.

Euronews · Sep 18

Europeans Joke 'Don't Bring Your Tipping Culture' as Canada Could Become EU's First 'Associate Member'

The EU has proposed Canada as its first associate member, opening talks on closer ties while an online joke about Canadian tipping culture goes viral.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18

EU opens door to ‘associate membership’ for Canada, but the concept does not yet exist

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed associate membership for Canada. This offer aims to forge a new partnership between the EU and Canada. While the concept is undefined, it signals a shift in international alliances. Canada welcomed the idea, focusing on concrete substance and mutual benefits. This development…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Rogue Pranksters Erect Bizarre Donald Trump Memorial Plaque Above a Canadian Public Toilet in Victoria

An unauthorised plaque naming a Victoria public washroom the 'Donald J. Trump Memorial' briefly drew online attention before city staff removed it and police found no apparent offence.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18

Australian government breaks silence on EU 'associate member' pipe dream

Hot on the heels of the European Union inviting Canada to become an associate member, potentially paving the way for other far-flung nations to join in a similar capacity, the Australian government has addressed its own prospects.

Euronews · Sep 18

Houthi rebel offensive fuels fears of escalation in the Middle East and Europe

In this extraordinary and deeply worrying year for international security, some weeks nevertheless stand out as particularly momentous.

The Conversation · Sep 18

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Euronews · Sep 18

EU-Canada relationship is 'not hostile to anybody', Harris says

Irish Finance Minister Simon Harris says details of the new associate membership with Canada "are yet to be determined", but believes it is "good news" that the European Union has signalled its intention to have a "much closer relationship" with Ottawa.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

2025 and all that: Red Roses ready to reignite Canada rivalry after World Cup win

One year on from the epic final and women’s rugby is flourishing in both nations while England are aiming to take their successive win total to 40 games

Euronews · Sep 18

Europe Today: Canada welcomes EU's 'associate member' offer, but what next?

Europe Today digests what Canada's new EU associate member status actually means, as EU finance ministers meet in Dublin over spiralling energy costs. Also on the show: Fresh reactions to the EU's new Kids Act, which aims to restrict social media and AI chatbots for children under 15.

AAP · Sep 18

Struggling wine industry gets more funding poured in

A funding package to support a state's struggling wine industry will help growers diversify or exit the industry and also target gaps in the Canadian market.

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Euronews · Sep 18

The EU and Canada are getting closer than ever. And the world is watching

The EU's move to make Canada an "associate member" is being watched worldwide as a new model to attract other democracies in its orbit, but it risks alienating candidate countries and further straining ties with Washington.

Euronews · Sep 18

Analysis: Bruised by Trump, EU and Canada find solace in each other's arms

The blossoming partnership between the European Union and Canada cannot be understood apart from the behaviour of the US president, who has assailed both sides with his punitive tariffs and annexationist threats.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Shell-led LNG Canada partners may take Phase 2 FID as early as October

LNG Canada partners may decide on a Phase 2 expansion next month. This expansion would double the facility's export capacity to twenty-eight million metric tons. Asian buyers seek supply security amid global shipping disruptions and conflicts. Tight global markets and demand growth drive interest in new LNG projects. Indigenous communities…

Sports Illustrated · Sep 18

Brentford vs. Chelsea: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Blues have drawn their last four visits to the Gtech Community Stadium.

France 24 · Sep 17

The Canada-EU partnership 'a classic win-win situation', economist says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Economist at the European Policy Center, says that the partnership between Canada and the EU "is a classic win-win situation – Canada has many resources, has many of the economic strengths that the European Union lacks, the EU has a very…

Reason · Sep 17

Canada Is Moving Closer to Europe. Trump's Tariffs Help Explain Why.

As Ottawa’s trade war with the U.S. worsens, Brussels proposes closer trade, security, and technology ties, including an unprecedented "associate member” status.

The Conversation · Sep 17

‘Mawachihitotaak:’ For Métis, it matters to say ‘let’s get together’ to share stories

The Métis are one of the most misunderstood Indigenous groups in Canada.

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